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Memoir Writing: Write a Personal Story for a Universal Audience
Memoir Writing: Write a Personal Story for a Universal Audience
A course by Courtney Maum, Author and Book Coach
99% Positive reviews (82)
1984 students
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Learn how to write a compelling personal narrative by exploring different literary devices and story structures
There’s no right way to tell a story but author and book coach Courtney Maum believes there is a right way to structure one. She’s been using stories to learn about the world for most of her life and, having written and published several with some of the biggest publishing houses in America including Penguin Random House and The New York Times, she knows a thing or two about how to write them.
In this course, she guides you through creating a compelling personal story using a three-act structure and a double timeline. Learn how to use them as a foundation to write about real people and real stories in a way that captures the reader’s attention from the first page.
About this course
COURSE TABLE OF CONTENTS
U1
Introduction
U2
Memoir and Nonfiction Writing
U3
Finding Your Story’s Structure
U4
Tips and Tricks to Keep Writing!
FP
Final ProjectView details
Get to know Courtney and where her love of books first began. Then explore the influences which have inspired her work over the years and find out more about what to expect from the course.
Learn what a memoir is, why they’re so popular, and the different forms a personal narrative can take. Then decide which one suits your story best before delving into narrative voice and how to find yours. Courtney shares her advice for knowing what to include and leave out of your personal story.
Start building your memoir by developing a three-act story structure with two timelines. Find out how this structure can help you to develop a personal story of any length and combine it with a double timeline to add complexity and dimension to your memoir.
To finish the course, Courtney shares her tips and tricks for staying focused and more importantly, inspired. Discover how she holds herself accountable during the writing process and how to generate a buzz around your story.
What is this course's project?
Write an essay that tells a personal story with a three-act structure and double timeline.
PROJECTS BY COURSE STUDENTS
By jesuslastra.r
By cmaum
By amrigby
+10
Who is it for?
Anyone interested in memoir writing or learning new techniques and structures to incorporate in their writing.
What you need
No previous experience is necessary for this course.
You will need paper and colored pencils or highlighters for planning.
Reviews
1984Students
82Reviews
99%Positive ratings
isabel.dl.pascua
about 15 hours ago
esta muy bien el curso viene muy completo y lo mejor que puedo repasarlo cuando quiera tengo la intención de tomar mas cursos como este
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sherifakinpelu PRO
about 24 hours ago
Lovely course. I enjoyed it.
atta.hanson
a day ago
Course was concise and straight to the point.
santagostinobaldiveronica17
a day ago
Corso interessante e comunicazione semplice ma chiara ed esaustiva.
Molto amabile e diretta la responsabile delle lezioni.
Lo consiglio!
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dfgcom
3 days ago
Excelente curso y una traducción bastante clara. Quedé muy contento y satisfecho. Muchas gracias...
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Courtney Maum
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Author and Book Coach
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American author and book coach Courtney Maum has used stories to make sense of the world since she was a child. She studied comparative literature and French translation at university before going on to work in advertising agencies as a copywriter and corporate namer. She has used her love of storytelling to create compelling backstories for everything from nail polish to electric cars.
Courtney is fascinated with the creative process and has written and published several books with some of the biggest publishing houses and editors in America, including Penguin Random House and The New York Times. She also founded a collaborative retreat for creative professionals and has a regular newsletter, Get Published, Stay Published, in which she shares her tips for staying motivated during the writing process.
Contents
U1
Introduction
About Me
Influences
U2
Memoir and Nonfiction Writing
Conquering Fear and Guilt
What Memoir Is and Does
Deciding What Will Make It Into Your Story
Voice: What Is It and How to Find Yours?
U3
Finding Your Story’s Structure
Plot, Sub-Plot and the Double Timeline
The Three-Act Story Structure
Putting It All Together!
U4
Tips and Tricks to Keep Writing!
Accountability
Generating “Buzz” Around Your Story
Giving Yourself Permission to Write
FP
Final Project
Memoir Writing: Write a Personal Story for a Universal Audience
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and an easy-to-follow method. You set your own timetable.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert instructors
Each instructor teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
Earn a certificate with every course
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Get a personalized certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Get front row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate as you about creativity.
Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
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Memoir Writing: Write a Personal Story for a Universal Audience
Memoir Writing: Write a Personal Story for a Universal Audience
A course by Courtney Maum, Author and Book Coach
99% Positive reviews (82)
1984 students
Audio: English
English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian
Information
Content
Community
Projects
Students
Share
Lists
Learn how to write a compelling personal narrative by exploring different literary devices and story structures
There’s no right way to tell a story but author and book coach Courtney Maum believes there is a right way to structure one. She’s been using stories to learn about the world for most of her life and, having written and published several with some of the biggest publishing houses in America including Penguin Random House and The New York Times, she knows a thing or two about how to write them.
In this course, she guides you through creating a compelling personal story using a three-act structure and a double timeline. Learn how to use them as a foundation to write about real people and real stories in a way that captures the reader’s attention from the first page.
About this course
COURSE TABLE OF CONTENTS
U1
Introduction
U2
Memoir and Nonfiction Writing
U3
Finding Your Story’s Structure
U4
Tips and Tricks to Keep Writing!
FP
Final ProjectView details
Get to know Courtney and where her love of books first began. Then explore the influences which have inspired her work over the years and find out more about what to expect from the course.
Learn what a memoir is, why they’re so popular, and the different forms a personal narrative can take. Then decide which one suits your story best before delving into narrative voice and how to find yours. Courtney shares her advice for knowing what to include and leave out of your personal story.
Start building your memoir by developing a three-act story structure with two timelines. Find out how this structure can help you to develop a personal story of any length and combine it with a double timeline to add complexity and dimension to your memoir.
To finish the course, Courtney shares her tips and tricks for staying focused and more importantly, inspired. Discover how she holds herself accountable during the writing process and how to generate a buzz around your story.
What is this course's project?
Write an essay that tells a personal story with a three-act structure and double timeline.
PROJECTS BY COURSE STUDENTS
By jesuslastra.r
By cmaum
By amrigby
+10
Who is it for?
Anyone interested in memoir writing or learning new techniques and structures to incorporate in their writing.
What you need
No previous experience is necessary for this course.
You will need paper and colored pencils or highlighters for planning.
Reviews
1984Students
82Reviews
99%Positive ratings
isabel.dl.pascua
about 15 hours ago
esta muy bien el curso viene muy completo y lo mejor que puedo repasarlo cuando quiera tengo la intención de tomar mas cursos como este
View translation
sherifakinpelu PRO
about 24 hours ago
Lovely course. I enjoyed it.
atta.hanson
a day ago
Course was concise and straight to the point.
santagostinobaldiveronica17
a day ago
Corso interessante e comunicazione semplice ma chiara ed esaustiva.
Molto amabile e diretta la responsabile delle lezioni.
Lo consiglio!
View translation
dfgcom
3 days ago
Excelente curso y una traducción bastante clara. Quedé muy contento y satisfecho. Muchas gracias...
View translation
More reviews
Courtney Maum
TEACHERPRO
Author and Book Coach
Follow
Joined February 2021
American author and book coach Courtney Maum has used stories to make sense of the world since she was a child. She studied comparative literature and French translation at university before going on to work in advertising agencies as a copywriter and corporate namer. She has used her love of storytelling to create compelling backstories for everything from nail polish to electric cars.
Courtney is fascinated with the creative process and has written and published several books with some of the biggest publishing houses and editors in America, including Penguin Random House and The New York Times. She also founded a collaborative retreat for creative professionals and has a regular newsletter, Get Published, Stay Published, in which she shares her tips for staying motivated during the writing process.
Contents
U1
Introduction
About Me
Influences
U2
Memoir and Nonfiction Writing
Conquering Fear and Guilt
What Memoir Is and Does
Deciding What Will Make It Into Your Story
Voice: What Is It and How to Find Yours?
U3
Finding Your Story’s Structure
Plot, Sub-Plot and the Double Timeline
The Three-Act Story Structure
Putting It All Together!
U4
Tips and Tricks to Keep Writing!
Accountability
Generating “Buzz” Around Your Story
Giving Yourself Permission to Write
FP
Final Project
Memoir Writing: Write a Personal Story for a Universal Audience
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and an easy-to-follow method. You set your own timetable.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert instructors
Each instructor teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
Earn a certificate with every course
NEW
Get a personalized certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Get front row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate as you about creativity.
Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Domestika's online courses?
When do the courses start and when do they finish?
What do Domestika's courses include?
Have you been given a course?
When do I get the course certificate? NEW
